Cats can generally take a bath after 3 to 5 months, which needs to be decided according to the individual's constitution. After a cat is born, the body is relatively weak and generally cannot be bathed, because bathing at this time can easily increase the chance of catching a cold and affect the normal development of the body. It is usually recommended that the cat be vaccinated before bathing. At the same time, you need to understand before bathing The cat’s own condition.

1. How many months can a cat take a bath?

Newborn cats have relatively weak immunity and resistance. If you take a bath rashly, you may catch a cold. Under normal circumstances, you need to be vaccinated before you can take a bath, about 3 to 5 months later. If the cat's constitution is strong and there is no abnormal reaction in the body after the vaccine is injected, it can be bathed in about 3 months; if the cat's constitution is poor and the body has abnormal reactions after the vaccine is injected, it needs to be transferred to the hospital to fully recover. You can only take a bath after about 5 months.

2. The benefits of cat bathing

Cat bathing can remove dirt and odors from the body, because cats like to play in the grass, which can easily cause the skin surface to be contaminated with dust and dirt, as well as accompanied by If there is an odor, it needs to be cleaned by bathing, which can also reduce the chance of skin diseases.

3. Disadvantages of prematurely bathing cats

If the cat is born shortly and has not been vaccinated, bathing the cat prematurely may irritate the local skin and cause skin problems. Inflammation may also cause hair loss. If you do not take good care of your hair after taking a bath, it will increase the chance of catching a cold and affect the normal growth of the body.

IV. Precautions for bathing cats

When bathing cats, you need to pay attention to the temperature of the water. It needs to be kept between 35℃ and 40℃. It cannot be too high or too low. Because the water temperature is too high, it will cause the capillaries to dilate, damage the oil on the skin surface, and cause the skin to dry; and the water temperature is too low, it may cause the capillaries to constrict, affecting the heat dissipation in the body, thus causing a cold. After bathing the cat, you need to wipe it with a clean towel and use a hair dryer to dry the hair. If there is an abnormal reaction in the body after bathing, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a doctor for treatment in time.